March cover story: Swiss precision For any tooling manufacturer, developing products that perform well on difficult to machine materials like titanium, stainless steel and heat resistant super alloys is challenging enough. But then add ultra-small…
Low cost sensors have high impact on productivity An intelligent, low-cost tooling insert, embedded with smart sensors, has been developed to deliver in-process condition monitoring that reduces machining stoppages and improves productivity for UK manufacturers.
Cutting edge compensation In the high-volume environment of automotive production, there are two key areas of focus, machine down-time and scrap reduction.
Micro precision workholding The latest development in precision, stable sub-spindle clamping of small workpieces from Floyd Automatic Tooling has been the Masa Microconic precision workholding system introduced in 2017.
High performance hole-maker The new DC150 Perform solid carbide drill from tooling expert Walter GB offers high wear-resistance and good chip evacuation on all materials.
One tap for a million bottles Krones AG is headquartered in Neutraubling, Germany, where it designs, develops and manufactures machines and complete systems for process industries, bottling plants and packaging plants.
Floyd Automatic Tooling expands technical sales team Sliding head tooling experts Floyd Automatic Tooling has expanded its sales team with the recent appointment of Daniel Pepper. Mr Pepper has joined the Baldock-based specialists to strengthen the sales…
Hard facts The 315 system from Horn for internal and external grooving has gained a new range of single-edged, CBN-tipped inserts suitable for hard machining applications. They are available for producing grooves…
Drilling united Rainford Precision has now extended its drilling range with the arrival of the new UTDF 2-fluted carbide coated flat bottom drilling line from Union Tool.
Shrink fit machines for Industry 4.0 The Haimer Group, a global specialist in shrinking and balancing technology, has produced its new i4.0 series of shrinking machines. In addition to the established machines of the Basic, Profi…
A new grade for hard turning The Tungaloy Corporation’s turning lines have been enhanced with the arrival of the new AH8000 insert series. Developed as part of the TungTurn line from Tungaloy, the new AH8000 series…
Taking on titanium Kennametal has launched a new grade named KCSM40, targeted to machine high temperature alloys widely used for aerospace applications. Ed Hill spoke to the cutting tool specialist about its latest…
Drills give aircraft restoration project a helping hand A restoration project in Cambridgeshire has been given a helping hand from a global cutting tool manufacturer.
New grades and ball nose geometries iMX is an end mill system from Mitsubishi Materials that combines the advantages of both solid carbide and indexable end mills.
Tooling expertise gives Mini motorsport team the edge Padiham, Lancashire-based Mini Sport has been at the forefront of keeping the iconic classic Mini on the road for the past 50 years.
Mapal takes-off in 2017 As the manufacturing world increasingly utilises and exploits the strength to weight ratio benefits of CFRP materials, intrinsically linked is the consumption of PCD cutting tools. Wayne Whitehouse, managing director…
Multi-functional tooling Now available from Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) is the new Big Kaiser C-Cutter Mini, an ultra-fast compact chamfer cutter for improving productivity, precision, surface finishes and tool life.
Robotic loading feeds milling demand To help its milling division meet rising orders, Hertford-based Qualiturn Products has invested in an automated loading system from Thame Workholding. PES hears about the benefits of the installation.
Cost-effective quality Operating from its modern facility in Yeovil, Somerset, YMT Technologies’ mantra is refreshingly simple – to provide high quality products at competitive prices. Dave Tudor visited to learn all about…
Hold the line Workholding expert Gewefa has developed a hydraulic chuck for holding Sandvik Coromant EasyFix boring bars that removes the need for reduction sleeves while eliminating run out and guaranteeing the centre…
Taking efficiency to the next level Usually, when talking about increases in efficiency or production, businesses have the production line itself in mind, with higher feed rates, more manpower or even additional production lines considered.
Innovative flexible workholding Based in its 5,000ft² manufacturing facility in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, Micron Precision Engineering has earned a reputation for supplying its customers with high-quality components at a cost-effective price and in a…
Bespoke presetting leads to speedier precision One of the world’s leading prestigious braking component manufacturers has employed state-of-the-art presetting and measurement technology to deliver the ultimate in part precision for its Tier one customers.
